Arbor Wood Co.

Arbor Wood Co. Arbor Wood Co. is a US producer of thermally modified wood siding, decking, and dimensional lumber
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Produced from the abundant North Central forests of the USA, Arbor Wood Co. (AWCo) offers innovative thermally modified timber for a variety of outdoor and indoor applications from housing installations to decorative fixtures and product components. AWCo Thermally Modified Timber (TMT) joins together sustainably harvested wood, and a value added heat modification process, to bring finished TMT goo

ds to a variety of markets and uses. Thermal Modification is a process that replaces the use of chemicals to enhance an inapt wood species performance with heat and steam so it is suitable for a multitude of applications indoors and out. The high heat modifies the cell structure of the wood and makes it highly resistant to rot while greatly reducing expansion and contraction. Through multiple cook temperatures a range of color options within a single species can be achieved without the use of stains. Aesthetically the wood is darkened in color and it brings an unexpected tropical look to more commonly lighter indigenous wood species. Since Thermally Modified wood does not absorb or hold moisture as it would prior to treatment, species that typically do not perform well in outdoor or wet environments can now be used as decking or siding.

The wood we ship is only as good as the people who made it. That means a crew that takes pride, watches out for each oth...
06/15/2026

The wood we ship is only as good as the people who made it. That means a crew that takes pride, watches out for each other, and actually cares what goes on the truck. You can feel the difference.

One of our core beliefs: great companies are built by people who care deeply about what they do, how they do it, and who they do it with.

Set under the iconic Brooklyn Bridge in New York City lies the Brooklyn Bridge Park, an 85‐acre sustainable waterfront p...
06/12/2026

Set under the iconic Brooklyn Bridge in New York City lies the Brooklyn Bridge Park, an 85‐acre sustainable waterfront park stretching 1.3 miles along Brooklyn’s East River shoreline. The boardwalk, which was originally completed in Ipe, a tropical hardwood now on the CITES list, was overhauled over the last 4+ years and our Ash Thermowood® was selected to replace the entire boardwalk.

Averaging over 11,500 visitors with weekend averages surging to 60,000 visitors, the park board was looking for a sustainable alternative with the durability to withstand the heavy traffic, while aging gracefully among the New York skyline.

See more at the latest project post on our website - arborwoodco.com (link in bio)

Location: Brooklyn, NYC
Contractor: Kelco
Product: Ash Decking
Distributor: Intectural, now part of Cambium

We are excited to add another AIA Accredited CEU presentation to our course offering. Our latest CEU dives deep into the...
06/11/2026

We are excited to add another AIA Accredited CEU presentation to our course offering. Our latest CEU dives deep into the world of thermally modified wood and fire retardant treatments. You will learn all about natural materials that are suitable for Class A, ignition resistant, and WUI/IWUIC zones. Visit our website to learn more and schedule a CEU presentation today on this important topic.

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Beauty that gets better with age. Project: Peninsula Point Product: Ash ThermowoodArchitect: Build: Photo:
06/09/2026

Beauty that gets better with age.

Project: Peninsula Point
Product: Ash Thermowood
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05/28/2026

We’re excited to share our feature from By Design on the Anthony Timberland Center for Design and Materials Innovation at the Fay Jones School of Architecture at the University of Arkansas.

This incredible mass timber building shows just what is possible when materials are selected with intentionality and purpose.

See the spotlight here - full episode airing later this summer. Stay tuned for more on this incredible project.




We hear it all the time: best sample box in the industry.That’s not an accident. Every single box that leaves our facili...
05/26/2026

We hear it all the time: best sample box in the industry.

That’s not an accident. Every single box that leaves our facility has been touched by one person — Dale, our sample manager. He hand-curates each one. Finished samples, product information, the full picture of what thermally modified wood looks and feels like before you ever place an order.

Whether you’re an architect spec-ing a facade, a builder pricing a deck, or a homeowner trying to figure out if this is the right material for your project — the box Dale sends you is built to answer your questions before you have to ask them.

That’s what we mean by craft. It shows up everywhere.

Anyone can request a sample box. Link in bio — we’ll get one out to you.

Product Spotlight - Thermally modified ash doesn’t try to look like anything other than what it is. The grain is clean, ...
05/19/2026

Product Spotlight - Thermally modified ash doesn’t try to look like anything other than what it is. The grain is clean, the tone is deep, and the thermal modification process brings out a warmth that untreated ash can never achieve.

It’s one of the most dimensionally stable cladding materials we make. Through the harshest winters and most humid summers, it holds its shape. No cupping. No warping. Just the same board you installed, years later.

Domestically sourced. Chemical-free. Built to stay beautiful for decades.

Request a sample — link in bio.

05/13/2026

As the risk of wildfires increases in the US and abroad, the need for more resilient and fire-safe materials is growing. We are proud to partner with Saferwood to offer a full line of cladding, decking, and dimensional lumber in both Ash and Pine thermally modified wood. In stock and available to ship now.

✅ Class A
✅ Ignition Resistant
✅ Non-Toxic
✅ Non-Leaching
♾️ Permanent Protection
🇺🇸 Made in USA

Get the protection you need with the same beauty and performance that only Thermowood can provide.

Check out the collection overview at our website or on our YouTube channel.

05/11/2026

Can you measure the value of safety and peace of mind for your home? When it comes to the threat of wildfires, choosing the right materials can make all the difference.

Hear more on why Arbor Wood Pine with Saferwood Thermex-FR treatment was selected for the Fjordenhus in our latest feature on our YouTube channel.

05/06/2026

Fjordenhus | Ojai, CA

With the increasing threat from wildfires in the Ojai Valley, homeowners Mike and Melanie Kelley renovated their home with a focus on wildfire safety and risk mitigation.

Featuring our Saferwood FR Pine cladding this home is both beautiful and protected.

Full video available now on our YouTube channel.

Address

1025 London Road
Duluth, MN
55802

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+18554142727

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